June 12, 2018

June 26, 2018

2017-2018

Community

Congratulations Lady Warriors Bowling Team on winning the NYS Championship Title and becoming the first Cheektowaga Central team to ever win a state title.

The Annual District Budget Vote and Trustee Election

...will be held on May 15, 2018, from 12 - 9 pm in the High School Band Room at 3600 Union Road, Cheektowaga. District residents will be voting on the 2018-19 school budget and for ONE Board of Education Member with a term of five years (Incumbent is Heather E. DuBard). If you are unable to cast your vote on that day, absentee ballots are available.

Board of Education Nominating Petitions Available

Cheektowaga Central School District residents interested in serving on the Board of Education can obtain a nominating petition in the District Office located in the High School Building at 3600 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is one vacant at-large board seat (5 yr term - Incumbent: Heather E. DuBard) to be voted on at the District's Annual Budget Vote on May 15, 2018. Contact the District Clerk at 686-3606 for more information.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Kindergarten registration for the 2018-19 school year will begin March 1 and will be ongoing throughout the spring and summer. Children who turn 5 by Dec. 1, 2018 and are District residents are eligible for kindergarten. Registration is by appointment only. Call 686-3665 to make an appointment, or stop in the Registration Office for a kindergarten registration packet and make the appointment in person. The Registration Office is located in the District Office at 3600 Union Road (use High School entrance). Registration Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For children who are attending pre-K in District schools and are already registered in the District, parents will not need to re-register for kindergarten. Pre-k parents and guardians will receive a letter and a brief questionaire to complete and return to the registrar for processing for kindergarten enrollment.

The 2017-18 School Budget Links

Under the provisions of New York State’s Sex Offender Registration Act, also known as “Megan’s Law,” the Cheektowaga Police Department may release information to the local school districts about certain registered sex offenders living in the community. The most recent information is attached.

We are dedicated to keeping our children safe while they are in school. Keep in mind that use of the Internet may open the door to sexual predators. Open communication about personal safety and prevention can make children less vulnerable targets. We encourage you to talk to your children about being safe. We encourage you to take the responsibility to check the websites noted below for up-to-date information regarding all levels of sex offenders. Websites contain more current information which will allow you to make decisions about safety more frequently and more accurately.

Questions about Megan’s Law or this notification may be directed to the Cheektowaga Police Department (686-3544); website address is:www.cpdny.org - click on crime information - sex offenders.

You may also contact the New York State Offender Registry Unit (1-800-262-3257 toll free) or check the Division of Criminal Justice Services website:http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us and choose the Sex Offender Registry.

2017-2018 Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)/Household Income Eligibility Form

Cheektowaga Central School District is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or Provision 2 in a non-base year. All children in the school will receive meals/milk at no charge regardless of household income or completion of this form. The attached form is to determine eligibility for additional State and federal program benefits that your child(ren) may qualify for. Read the instructions, complete only one form for your household, sign your name and return it to the school. Call 716-686-3616 for assistance.

Procedural Safeguards Notice - Rights for Parents of Children with Disabilities, Ages 3-21Clickfor more details

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The Cheektowaga Central School District, Cheektowaga, New York, does not discriminate in the educational programs or activities it operates on the basis of actual or perceived age, religion, natural origin, marital status, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, weight, ethnic group, religious practices, gender, veteran status, disability or handicap, or any other basis prohibited by State or Federal non-discrimination law. This policy of nondiscrimination includes counseling services to students; and student access to course offerings; educational programs (including technical education programs), athletics and other activities. Inquiries regarding Cheektowaga Central School District’s non-discrimination policies and grievance procedures should be directed to Mrs. Christine Ljungberg (clungberg@ccsd-k12.org) and Mrs. Gretchen Sukdolak (gsukdolak@ccsd-k12.org), who may be contacted at 3600 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225; phone 716-686-3606. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at: ocr@ed.gov

THE DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT (DASA)

is a district-wide incentive. The goal of the Dignity Act is to create a safe and supportive school climate where students can learn and focus, rather than fear being discriminated against and/or verbally and/or physically harassed. The District DASA Coordinator is Middle School Social Worker Mrs. Nancy Kean - nkean@ccsd-k12.org, (686-3653). Our Building-Level Dignity Act Coordinators are:

If parents, students, faculty or staff have a concern that a student has been harassed / bullied to the extent that it interferes with a student's education, affects their mental, emotional and or physical well-being, or causes a student to fear for his or her physical safety, please contact the student's building DASA coordinator.